Due to the higher generation charges last month, expect an increase in the price of electricity to be collected by Meralco this month.
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Rain in Mindanao
The inter-tropical convergence zone brings rain to Mindanao and other areas of the country.
Domestic flights, cancelled
Due to the rainy weather, two domestic flights were cancelled according to the Department of Transportation and Communications.
Palace mourns the death of former Presidential Spokesman Jerry Barican
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace mourns the death of former Presidential Spokesperson Fernando “Jerry” Barican.“We mourn the passing of former presidential spokesperson Fernando Jerry Barican, who passed away last Friday evening. We join the nation in expressing our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones,” said Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., in a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday.“Tayo po ay naging mapalad na makilala at makasama si […]
Malacanang: education budget almost doubled” at P309 billion
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Malacanang on Sunday said it had “almost doubled” the budget for education at more than P309 billion, as it joined in the celebration of World Teacher’s Day and the National Teachers’ Month. The Palace also called on everyone to give thanks to their former teachers. Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said that the Aquino administration has almost doubled the budget for education.“Sa taong ito, aabot sa mahigit 309-bilyong piso […]
Solon intervenes in telco case
Militant lawmakers file a petition in intervention regarding the case filed by telecommunications company regarding the NTC-ordered refund.
MMDA advisory
MMDA issued a traffic advisory regarding the road reblocking and repairs scheduled starting Friday until Monday morning.
AFP prepares for disasters
AFP recognizes climate change as one of the biggest threat t o the country and has strengthened its disaster-preparedness training.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake shakes Antique
According to PHIVOLCS, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake shook Antique on Friday.
Fake products captured in NBI raid
In separate incidents, fake products worth billions of pesos were confiscated by the NBI and the Bureau of Customs.
AFP has no basis regarding ISIS presence in Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines does not possess a confirmed report regarding the supposed ISIS recruitment in the Philippines but is seriously considering the threat.
Alcohol around UST this month
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada issued an executive order banning the buying and selling of alcoholic products in areas surrounding UST during the four sundays of the bar examination.
